Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) BPharm(Hons)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A four-year honours programme for high-achieving pharmacy students, emphasising pharmacy research, advanced clinical practice, and preparation for registration as a pharmacist.
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Core skills this course teaches
Integrate scientific knowledge and clinical skills
Students will be able to combine fundamental pharmaceutical science knowledge with practical clinical skills to deliver safe, competent, and culturally appropriate pharmacy services.
Conduct pharmacy-related research
Graduates will develop research knowledge and skills, including research design, ethics, data analysis, literature review, and communication of findings relevant to pharmacy practice.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) at the University of Auckland is designed for students intending to pursue research or enhance their career opportunities in the field of pharmacy. The programme integrates scientific knowledge, clinical skills, and research experience, providing a comprehensive education in pharmaceutical science, medicine optimisation, and patient-centred practice. Completion of the degree, followed by a paid internship, enables registration as a pharmacist in New Zealand. Students benefit from practice placements in clinical and health settings, core courses in pharmaceutical sciences and medicines, and an individual research project, culminating in an evidence-based, collaborative, and patient-focused professional outlook.
Course Content
- Applied Science for Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Science and Practice
- Pharmacy 1, 2, 3
- Medicine Optimisation 1 & 2
- Research Project covering research ethics, proposal development, research methods, literature review, data collection, and analysis
- Practice placements in clinical and health settings
- Patient-centred and collaborative interprofessional clinical practice
Entry Requirements
Must already be enrolled in the BPharm programme at the University of Auckland
Build towards these roles
Community PharmacistHospital PharmacistHealth Sector ManagerPharmaceutical ResearcherPharmaceutical WriterMedicines Quality Control PharmacistMedicines RegulatorPrescribing AdviserAcademic ResearcherMedical Science Liaison
